Tag: Arthritis

Reversing Lifestyle Diseases

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The above booklet contains 61 small pages about 11 different diseases. One chapter deals with the disease of ARTHRITIS. The past few weeks I read again and again what it says about ARTHRITIS. Some passages that I regarded to be relevant to my condition I started copying into my notebook.

It said for instance that arthritis is occurring in the joints and that joints and ligaments need to be repaired during sleep. FOR THE REPAIR OXYGEN AND NUTRIENTS ARE REQUIRED.

Further it says: “When circulation of the blood becomes inadequate, ligaments weaken, joint fluids decrease, and cartilage wears away.”

And here is what it says about OSTEOARTHRITIS:

“Osteoarthritis usually occurs when a joint’s blood supply becomes inadequate for its needed function. Just as a heart will weaken and ultimately fail when the coronary arteries clog up with plaque, so joints begin to break down when the arteries supplying them become narrowed or obstructed. For this reason most osteoarthritis responds to measures that improve circulation, such as lowering the amount of fat in the bloodstream, regular exercise, and hydrotherapy (water treatment).

A book that Hans Diehl wrote has apparently become a bestseller. The title is: To your Health

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT OSTEOARTHRITIS?

What can I do?
See your doctor for treatment and advice. Your doctor will help you get the right treatment to manage your symptoms. See the Working with your healthcare team information sheet.

Learn about OA and play an active role in your treatment. Not all information you read or hear about is trustworthy so always talk to your doctor or healthcare team about treatments you are thinking about trying. Reliable sources of further information are also listed in the section below. Self management courses aim to help you develop skills to be actively involved in your healthcare. Contact your local Arthritis Office for details of these courses.

Learn ways to manage pain. See the Dealing with Pain information sheet.

Stay active. Exercise is strongly recommended for people with OA. It keeps your joints and muscles healthy and flexible and prevents other health problems. You may find it useful to see a physiotherapist or other health professional for advice. See the Physical activity and Working with your healthcare team information sheets.

Have a healthy diet. There is no diet that will cure OA but a diet aimed at maintaining an ideal body weight is recommended. See the Healthy Eating information sheet.

THE ABOVE IS FROM A HEALTHCARE SHEET THAT PETER FOUND ON THE INTERNET.

I have always known that staying active is important. And I have always known that I should not weigh too much.

On both fronts I find it somewhat challenging to stay on top of it at all times. At the moment I still try to reduce my weight after too many indulgences since Christmastime. To keep active can be quite a challenge as well. However, I am determined to try again!